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Cultural Tides conference grows

Friday’s (14 March) culture conference ‘Cultural Tides’ has been hailed as a resounding success, generating significant momentum for the region’s cultural landscape.

The second edition of the conference, linked to … More



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Schools Library Service shortlisted for national award

The Hull Schools Library Service Team has been shortlisted for a Libraries Connected award.

Nominated in the Children’s Promise category, the Libraries Connected Awards celebrate the achievements of library workers who have … More





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Hull to welcome Ukrainian Culture Minister

Hull City Council has today announced Galyna Grygorenko, First Deputy Minister for Culture and Strategic Communications, Ukraine, as the keynote speaker at the city’s Cultural Tides conference on Friday 14 … More



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Hull culture hits Westminster

A delegation of Hull’s cultural sector are today heading to Westminster to reconnect with national partners.

The visit of 30 representatives from the city hope to send that message that … More


Free annual leisure membership for Hull sporting stars

Two international class sporting competitors from Hull are being given free access to the city’s public leisure facilities.

Multi-discipline participant Kevin Nicholas and futsal player Kian Skelton will benefit as … More


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Culture conference returns to Hull

An international cultural conference for Hull’s cultural sector will return next month.

Cultural Tides will be hosted at Hull Truck next month (Friday 14 March), following a successful inaugural event … More


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Free half-term fun from Healthy Holidays Hull

This half-term, school-age children and young people can look forward to a packed additional programme of completely free activities.

Healthy Holidays – already a staple for families during longer school … More





A promotional image for Mary and the Hyenas at Hull Truck Theatre.

What’s on in Hull – February 2025

With what always feels like the longest month of the year now in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to look forward to some fantastic things taking place in Hull this … More




The New Adelphi Club in Hull. Image taken during the art installation City of Culture Timebomb, in 2013. Photo by Ian S.

Independent Venue Week: The New Adelphi Club

This week is Independent Venue Week, so we will be proudly shining a light on some of the city’s best-loved destinations. And you can’t talk about independent venues in Hull … More






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Hull’s bold new culture strategy approved

A new ambitious plan for culture has been approved by Hull City Council. The Culture & Heritage Strategy (2025-30) was heard by the council’s cabinet and also confirms the city … More


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Christmas markets bring festive cheer to Hull

A month of Christmas markets in Hull city centre kick off this weekend with the first taking place in Zebedees Yard.

The Hull Christmas Festival will include a traditional Christmas … More


The 2024 Hull Christmas Lights switch-on. Rugby League player Mikey Lewis and the Lord Mayor of Hull, Cllr Mark Collinson, are turning on the lights.

A magical Christmas planned in Hull city centre

Christmas has officially begun in Hull following last night’s lights switch on, and visitors to the city centre can start to plan their Christmas countdown with a new free festive … More



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